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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Wildlife Forever® State-Fish Art® Contest to host an Iowa State-Fish Art Contest.

The State-Fish Art Contest uses art to ignite children’s imagination while teaching them about fish and fishing. Entries showcased students’ favorite Iowa fish in its natural habitat. All entries were original hand-done artwork. Winners were selected based on creative expression, originality, visual appeal, and artistic merit. 

Individual winners:

Grades K-3

1^st Place – Anne S., Homeschool

2^nd Place – Madalyn S., St Mary & Mathias Catholic School

3^rd Place – Katarina W., Benton Community Schools

Grades 4-6

1^st Place – Henri G., St Mary & Mathias Catholic School

2^nd Place – Heidi E., Allamakee Community Schools

3^rd Place – Elly V., West Marshall Community Schools

Grades 7-9

1^st Place – Carmen A., Benton Community Schools

2^nd Place – Clayton S., West Marshall Community Schools

3^rd Place – Jaiden H., West Marshall Community Schools

Grades 10-12

1^st Place – Gayeon C., Regina Catholic Education Center

Artists who placed first in their age group will be honored with the display of their artwork on the prestigious Wall of Fame during the Forrest L. Wood Cup bass world championship on August 5-7 in Huntsville, Alabama. Every participant will receive a Certificate of Recognition.